PC World - Stories by Mark Hachman RSS feedhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/author/2147445140/mark-hachman/articlesen-auFri, 09 Dec 2016 06:25:00 +1100Microsoft's vision for LinkedIn is about tying its business data into Office and other serviceshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611359/microsoft-vision-linkedin-about-tying-its-business-data-into-office-other-services/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedAs the Microsoft-LinkedIn deal closes, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlines how Office 365 workers will benefit from mining LinkedIn's store of digital intelligence and making connections, whether for career goals or data analysis.Mark HachmanFri, 09 Dec 2016 06:25:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611359/microsoft-vision-linkedin-about-tying-its-business-data-into-office-other-services/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedNew Windows 10 Insider Build allows you to shut down your PC with your voicehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611319/new-windows-10-insider-build-allows-shut-down-your-pc-your-voice/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedBuild 14986 of Windows 10 for desktop PCs contains a ton of improvements, most centered around improving Cortana's intelligence. Windows Ink, the Game Bar, Windows Defender, and many more have all received upgrades.Mark HachmanThu, 08 Dec 2016 14:05:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611319/new-windows-10-insider-build-allows-shut-down-your-pc-your-voice/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIntel, Microsoft renew 'Wintel' partnership with Project Evo and VR specs for PCshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611318/intel-microsoft-renew-wintel-partnership-project-evo-vr-specs-pcs/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft and Intel will team up on "Project Evo" to help future computers better understand the world around them. Plus: The two companies release hardware specs for new PCs designed for virtual reality.Mark HachmanThu, 08 Dec 2016 14:05:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611318/intel-microsoft-renew-wintel-partnership-project-evo-vr-specs-pcs/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft-Qualcomm deal finally puts Windows 10 and Win32 apps on ARM deviceshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611317/microsoft-qualcomm-deal-finally-puts-windows-10-win32-apps-arm-devices/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft and Qualcomm have teamed up to bring Windows on ARM chips—again—to PCs, but with a powerful caveat: they've added support for traditional Win32 apps as well.Mark HachmanThu, 08 Dec 2016 14:00:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611317/microsoft-qualcomm-deal-finally-puts-windows-10-win32-apps-arm-devices/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedReport: Microsoft's Home Hub will chase Amazon's Echo as a software servicehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611062/report-microsoft-home-hub-will-chase-amazon-echo-software-service/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedA Windows Central report suggests that Microsoft is indeed developing a smart-home solution, though its Home Hub may be a Windows 10 service rather than a device.Mark HachmanSat, 03 Dec 2016 08:51:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/611062/report-microsoft-home-hub-will-chase-amazon-echo-software-service/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedAsus Transformer Mini review: This 2-in-1 delivers good-enough computing on the cheaphttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610966/asus-transformer-mini-review-2-in-1-delivers-good-enough-computing-cheap/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe Asus Transformer Mini (T102HA) looks awful on paper, but stellar battery life and a well-designed exterior still make this affordable Surface clone worth a look.Mark HachmanFri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610966/asus-transformer-mini-review-2-in-1-delivers-good-enough-computing-cheap/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedReport: Intel plans to make the Core i7 the brains behind self-driving carshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610831/report-intel-plans-make-core-i7-brains-behind-self-driving-cars/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedAfter committing $250 million to self-driving cars earlier this month, it appears Intel is joining forces with Delphi and ex-Tesla partner Mobileye.Mark HachmanWed, 30 Nov 2016 08:46:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610831/report-intel-plans-make-core-i7-brains-behind-self-driving-cars/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedUpdate to Office 365 eliminates the hassle of large attachments in Outlookhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610820/update-office-365-eliminates-hassle-large-attachments-outlook/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft has made public a small collection of its November updates for Office 365, including many collaborative features.Mark HachmanWed, 30 Nov 2016 06:21:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610820/update-office-365-eliminates-hassle-large-attachments-outlook/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedHearthstone fans now have a dedicated Skype chat room to challenge its best playershttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610763/hearthstone-fans-now-dedicated-skype-chat-room-challenge-its-best-players/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft has teamed up with Blizzard for the Skype Hearthstone Academy, bringing back the concept of a digital chat room for fans.Mark HachmanTue, 29 Nov 2016 07:14:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610763/hearthstone-fans-now-dedicated-skype-chat-room-challenge-its-best-players/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedJust how partisan is Facebook's fake news? We tested ithttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610479/just-how-partisan-facebook-fake-news-we-tested-it/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedUsing fake Facebook accounts, we discovered that the content Facebook shows conservatives and liberals is significantly different, with far more spin and fake news pushed at Trump supporters.Mark HachmanMon, 21 Nov 2016 22:00:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610479/just-how-partisan-facebook-fake-news-we-tested-it/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWindows 10's Cortana now makes it easy to list who's naughty or nicehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610352/windows-10-cortana-now-makes-it-easy-list-who-naughty-nice/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft has made list making in Windows 10 and Wunderlust a lot easier, thanks to integration with its Cortana digital assistant.Mark HachmanFri, 18 Nov 2016 08:36:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/610352/windows-10-cortana-now-makes-it-easy-list-who-naughty-nice/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedXbox Holiday Update rolls out, bringing Clubs, Group invites and more to Xbox Onehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/609999/xbox-holiday-update-rolls-bringing-clubs-group-invites-more-xbox-one/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft is beefing up its Xbox One social environment with a slew of new enhancements for connecting with friends online.Mark HachmanFri, 11 Nov 2016 05:43:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/609999/xbox-holiday-update-rolls-bringing-clubs-group-invites-more-xbox-one/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedHere we go again: Microsoft's popping up ads from the Windows 10 toolbarhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/609706/here-we-go-again-microsoft-popping-up-ads-from-windows-10-toolbar/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft appears to be sneakily reinstating Windows 10 ads without explicit user permission. Weren't we done with all this?Mark HachmanFri, 04 Nov 2016 21:30:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/609706/here-we-go-again-microsoft-popping-up-ads-from-windows-10-toolbar/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIntel doubles down on VR sports with Voke purchasehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/609669/intel-doubles-down-vr-sports-voke-purchase/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIntel clearly sees VR sports as a thing, as it's acquired its second company in the space, called Voke.Mark HachmanFri, 04 Nov 2016 04:56:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/609669/intel-doubles-down-vr-sports-voke-purchase/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedHands-on: Microsoft Teams brings the best and worst of Office to team-buildinghttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/609590/hands-on-microsoft-teams-brings-best-worst-office-team-building/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft's new Slack-killer, Teams, swaps simplicity for rich interactions with colleagues that take advantage of the Office app suite.Mark HachmanThu, 03 Nov 2016 07:51:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/609590/hands-on-microsoft-teams-brings-best-worst-office-team-building/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeed